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5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA 94601 - Property report

Also known as: 5478 Princeton St

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Property type

2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)

Year built

1920

Acreage

0.11

Sale price

$132,727

General Information

Address
Primary address
5478 Princeton St
Oakland, CA 94601
Zip code
94601
Neighborhood
Wentworth Holland
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
35-2392-5

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/07/2004
Sale price
$132,727
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,164
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
1,694
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
7
Elevator
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.11
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Detached Unit (RD-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
53 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
School district
OAKLAND UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA 94601

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/07/2004 $132,727 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXX
01/21/1992 $140,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & X XXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/07/2004 Deed XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
12/07/2004 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
01/21/1992 Deed XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,164
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$247,558
Land value
$74,267
Building value
$173,291

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $247,558 1.2779 $3,164 +3.42%
2024-2025 $242,704 1.2603 $3,059 -6.32%
2023-2024 $237,946 1.3722 $3,265 +1.64%
2022-2023 $233,281 1.3771 $3,213 +2.21%
2021-2022 $228,707 1.3741 $3,143 +1.08%
2020-2021 $226,362 1.3737 $3,110 +2.36%
2019-2020 $221,924 1.3688 $3,038 +11.78%
2018-2019 $217,573 1.249 $2,717 -5.53%
2017-2018 $213,307 1.3486 $2,877 +2.08%
2016-2017 $209,125 1.3476 $2,818 +0.20%
Permits

Permit information for 5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

Oakland residential market stats

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Median sale price

$700,000

Median price/sq. ft.

$527

-3.3% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.15
Horace Mann Elementary School 3 Public K-5 192 0.27
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.46
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.50
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.50
Bridges Academy at Melrose 2 Public K-5 414 0.55
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.58
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.66
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.77
Futures Elementary School NR Public K-5 319 0.80
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.15
St. Bernard School NR Private K-8 0 0.46
East Oakland Leadership Academy NR Charter K-8 111 0.50
Greenleaf Elementary School 3 Public K-8 618 0.50
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.58
Melrose Leadership Academy 5 Public K-8 656 0.66
Roots International Academy NR Public 6-8 273 0.72
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.73
Aspire Eres Academy NR Charter K-8 228 0.77
Frick United Academy of Language 2 Public 6-8 334 0.80
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Muhammad University Of Islam NR Private K-12 41 0.15
Alternatives in Action NR Charter 9-12 143 0.50
Alternatives in Action 2 Charter 9-12 202 0.50
Clara Mohammed School NR Private K-9, 11-12 0 0.58
Fremont High 2 Public 9-12 1,146 0.58
Coliseum College Prep Academy 4 Public 6-12 700 0.73
Oakland Unity High School 8 Charter 9-12 351 0.81
Aspire Golden State College Preparatory Academy 2 Charter 6-12 432 0.82
Spectrum Center NR Private 1-12 55 0.90
Spectrum Center-Camden NR Private K-12 0 0.91

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Neighbors for 5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA

5461 Cole St, Oakland 5461 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 5499 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 5416 Princeton St, Oakland 5406 Princeton St, Oakland 5498 Princeton St, Oakland 5360 Fairfax Ave, Oakland 5471 Cole St, Oakland 5412 Princeton St, Oakland 5400 Princeton St, Oakland 5465 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 5461 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 5444 Princeton St, Oakland 5435 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 5479 Cole St, Oakland 2031 55th Ave, Oakland 5407 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 5474 Cole St, Oakland 5450 Princeton St, Oakland 5420 Princeton St, Oakland

Nearby ZIP codes for 5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA

94502, Alameda County, CA 94602, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94613, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94619, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA 94601?

The development at 5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA 94601 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA 94601?

5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA 94601 has a total of 1,694 square feet.

When was 5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA 94601 last sold and what was the sale price?

5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA 94601 was last sold on 12/07/2004 for $132,727.

What is the assessed value of 5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA 94601?

5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA 94601 is currently assessed at $247,558.

What are the property taxes for 5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA 94601?

The property taxes for 5478 Princeton Street, Oakland, CA 94601 total $3,163.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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